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Bulgaria:
Visas, Document Requirements & Certified Translation
Your comprehensive guide to Bulgarian residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial proofs, and MEA Apostille & Certified Translations accepted by Bulgarian consulates and the State Agency for Refugees.
Family Reunification Visa (Type D)
"Bring your family members to live with you in Bulgaria."
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Aligned with the sponsor's residency permit validity.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- check_circleMinistry of Interior (Migration Directorate) approval letter.
- check_circleSponsor residency permit and passport photocopy.
- check_circleSponsor income proof matching Bulgarian minimum wage.
- check_circleRegistered lease contract in Bulgaria.
- check_circleOriginal Marriage/Birth Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
- check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
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General Visa Documents
- checkMigration Directorate approval letter copy.
- checkApplicant passport copy.
- checkSponsor residency card copy.
Translations & Legalization
Original Marriage/Birth Certificate
ApostilleCertified Translation
Original certificate with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.
Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
ApostilleCertified Translation
PCC valid for 6 months, apostilled and translated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Certified Translations to Bulgarian?
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Yes. Official certificates submitted for Bulgarian visas must be translated to Bulgarian by a certified translator. We provide certified Certified Translations recognized by Bulgarian Migration Directorate.
Do Bulgarian consulates require Apostille?
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Yes. All certificates must be legalized with a Hague Apostille in your country of origin before translation.